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Collection of beloved Barbie dolls on display in PleasantonAs 'Barbie' continues to dominate at the box office, Pleasanton resident Dorothy 'Dottie' Soule is displaying her collection...
Original post made on Aug. 1, 2023Last comment by Deborah, on Aug 1, 2023 at 7:09 pm | 1 comment | 3506 Views
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What a Week: Covering a spate of terrible crashes in the Tri-ValleyWe never really know what the weekend is going to bring us, breaking news-wise. Unfortunately the Tri-Valley got it in spades...
Original post made on Jul. 31, 2023Last comment by Deborah, on Jul 31, 2023 at 8:00 am | 1 comment | 3373 Views
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Pleasanton council advances process to increase water service ratesThe Pleasanton City Council green-lit the first step in the process to raise water service rates, starting at a proposed...
Original post made on Jul. 21, 2023Last comment by BF, on Jul 28, 2023 at 1:19 pm | 7 comments | 4435 Views
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Community survey shows 91% of respondents praising quality of life in PleasantonA recent community survey showed that while Pleasanton residents continue to highly praise the quality of life and safety...
Original post made on Jul. 27, 2023Last comment by Becky Dennis, on Jul 27, 2023 at 9:44 am | 1 comment | 3786 Views
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Police data shows car theft uptick in PleasantonOver the last few years, there has been a significant surge in car thefts throughout the U.S., with California specifically...
Original post made on Jul. 25, 2023Last comment by Michael Austin , on Jul 25, 2023 at 12:11 pm | 3 comments | 5481 Views
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Pleasanton considering three years of water rate increases, starting at 30% hike in NovemberThe Pleasanton City Council is set for an initial discussion on proposed increases to the city's water rates, starting at...
Original post made on Jul. 17, 2023Last comment by Michael Austin , on Jul 21, 2023 at 11:33 am | 29 comments | 6966 Views
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RV hits car after car while barreling down shoulder of I-580 over Altamont PassCHP officers arrested the driver of a recreational vehicle to end a brief standoff about a half-hour after the motorhome...
Original post made on Jul. 19, 2023Last comment by Carole Lee Manning, on Jul 19, 2023 at 12:31 pm | 1 comment | 6494 Views
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Recall effort aims to remove Alameda County District Attorney PriceAn effort underway to recall Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price maintains she has been too lenient on criminals....
Original post made on Jul. 17, 2023Last comment by S.R., on Jul 18, 2023 at 4:16 pm | 4 comments | 8323 Views
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CHP: Passenger killed after being thrown from car on Livermore freeway; driver flees sceneA passenger died after being ejected from a car speeding down Interstate 580 in Livermore, and the driver and another surviving...
Original post made on Jul. 18, 2023There are no comments yet. 5265 Views
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Discussion Tuesday of 30% increase in water rates, more in subsequent yearsThe Pleasanton City Council will hold a special meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Operations Services Center, to discuss an approximate...
Original post made on Jul. 17, 2023Last comment by Warren Hanson, on Jul 17, 2023 at 6:03 pm | 1 comment | 2055 Views
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Judge sentences man who accepted plea deal after being charged in three murdersThe Alameda County DA's Office announced that Delonzo Logwood, who was charged with three murders in 2015, was sentenced...
Original post made on Jul. 17, 2023Last comment by Willy, on Jul 17, 2023 at 9:30 am | 1 comment | 3705 Views
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California Democrats resisted a child trafficking bill -- until they couldn'tA backlash swiftly took shape on social media after the bill failed in a committee vote that included one legislator representing...
Original post made on Jul. 15, 2023Last comment by MichaelB, on Jul 15, 2023 at 2:45 pm | 1 comment | 6485 Views
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Ahead of the heat wave: Staying safe amid triple-digit temperaturesAhead of an incoming heat wave, multiple local organizations have shared tips for getting through the high temperatures....
Original post made on Jul. 15, 2023Last comment by Michael Austin , on Jul 15, 2023 at 8:56 am | 2 comments | 1683 Views
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What a Week: In their time of need -- 25 years since Pleasanton came together to support Olson familyThose are some of the heartfelt reflections shared with me ahead of the 25th anniversary of the terrible tragedy that forever...
Original post made on Jul. 14, 2023Last comment by Greg Thome, on Jul 14, 2023 at 10:07 am | 1 comment | 5562 Views
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Sideshow spectators may be jailed, fined under new Alameda County ordinanceSideshow spectators in unincorporated Alameda County could go to jail and be fined if the county Board of Supervisors approves...
Original post made on Jun. 30, 2023Last comment by keeknlinda, on Jul 12, 2023 at 12:56 pm | 5 comments | 2962 Views
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Ceremony breaks ground on new Tri-Valley senior health care facilityTri-Valley seniors are set to have a new health care option available starting next year, with construction commencing on...
Original post made on Jul. 11, 2023Last comment by keeknlinda, on Jul 11, 2023 at 9:44 am | 1 comment | 2390 Views
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Supervisors apologize for county's part in destruction of Russell City last centurySeized and destroyed last century thanks in part to actions by former members of the Alameda County Board of Supervisors,...
Original post made on Jul. 10, 2023Last comment by Pton Resident, on Jul 10, 2023 at 10:05 am | 1 comment | 3452 Views
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San Ramon: PG&E shows off new tools to fight escalating wildfiresPG&E recently answered critics wondering what it's doing about powerline-caused wildfires escalating in severity the past...
Original post made on Jul. 4, 2023Last comment by Ndna Jnz, on Jul 4, 2023 at 12:22 pm | 1 comment | 2910 Views
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Drag brunch in Livermore garners community support after boycott threatsDrag queens were greeted by a packed house Saturday at Rebel Kitchen & Libations where rainbow décor and the LGBTQ+ Pride...
Original post made on Jun. 28, 2023Last comment by Jake Waters, on Jun 28, 2023 at 11:22 am | 1 comment | 2797 Views
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New bill would temporarily increase Bay Area bridge tolls for public transit fundingPublic transportation advocates and Bay Area lawmakers are pushing for a new bridge toll increase to bolster transit funding...
Original post made on Jun. 28, 2023Last comment by Bob, on Jun 28, 2023 at 11:13 am | 1 comment | 1877 Views
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